Warriors vs Rockets Injury Report: Key NBA Updates 2025

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Golden State Warriors preparing for a key matchup as injury updates affect the lineup

Final Warriors-Rockets Injury Report: Key Absences & Questionables Ahead of March 5 ClashThe Houston Rockets (38-22) host the Golden State Warriors (31-30) at Toyota Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET (broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and NBCS-BA). Both teams enter with significant injury challenges that could shape the Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are fighting for positioning, while the Warriors battle to stay in playoff contention amid a tough stretch.
Warriors Injury Highlights

• Multiple key players ruled out, weakening their lineup significantly.
• Stephen Curry remains sidelined (knee/patellofemoral pain syndrome) — a major blow to their offense.
• Kristaps Porzingis: Out (illness) — missing his sixth straight game.
• Moses Moody: Out (right wrist sprain).
• Will Richard: Out (right ankle sprain).
• Jimmy Butler: Out for season (right ACL surgery).
• Seth Curry: Out (back/sciatic irritation).
• Gary Payton II: Questionable (left ankle impingement) — could impact defense if he sits.

With these absences, expect bigger minutes for players like Brandin Podziemski, Al Horford, or Quinten Post in the frontcourt.
Rockets Injury Highlights

• Depth tested, but some positive returns possible.
• Fred VanVleet: Out for season (ACL repair).
• Steven Adams: Out for season (ankle surgery).
• Jae’Sean Tate: Out (knee).
• Alperen Sengun: Questionable (illness) — risk of missing his first game since January 9; if out, Clint Capela likely starts with Jeff Green seeing more time.
• Amen Thompson: Questionable (right ankle) — coach Ime Udoka indicated he's expected to play.
• Jabari Smith Jr.: Questionable (right ankle sprain) — also expected to suit up per recent updates.

The Rockets' recent win over Washington featured strong performances from Sengun (if he plays) and others like Kevin Durant.This game could hinge on how the questionables resolve closer to tip-off — check official NBA sources or team announcements for last-minute updates.
Stephen Curry sidelined again – Warriors missing their star scorer (Alt: Stephen Curry Warriors injury update 2026)
Alperen Sengun questionable for Rockets – key center's status in doubt (Alt: Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets injury report March 2026)
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Stay tuned for post-game honest updates — no hype, just facts.FAQ

• When is Warriors vs Rockets? March 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET at Toyota Center.
• Is Stephen Curry playing? No — out with knee injury.
• Will Alperen Sengun play? Questionable due to illness; check final status.
• Who's out for the season on both teams? Jimmy Butler (Warriors, ACL), Fred VanVleet (Rockets, ACL), Steven Adams (Rockets, ankle).
• Where to watch? Amazon Prime Video and local broadcasts.

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